Teaching the Real Message of Astronomy.

Seeds, Michael A.

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ERIC Number: EJ531494

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Teaching the Real Message of Astronomy.

Seeds, Michael A.

Mercury, v25 n5 p21-24 Sep-Oct 1996

Describes the evolution of an introductory astronomy course from fact driven to concept driven. Presents a rationale for a course designed to engage students in considering answers to the questions "what are we?" and "how do we know what we know?" (DDR)

Descriptors: Astronomy, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Course Content, Higher Education, Reflective Teaching, Science Education

Publication Type: Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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